Retail Gazette

The search for Asda’s new boss could receive a shot in the arm following the return of former chief Allan Leighton as its new executive chair this week. Although the hunt has so far yielded no results, industry insiders believe Leighton’s return could be a draw for former Asda execs and wider UK grocery retail’s top brass to take up the position. Retail Gazette looks at some of the possible candidates to be the supermarket’s next CEO. https://lnkd.in/es4U-ntJ #grocery #asda

Waitrose & Partners has opened its first new convenience store in six years as it looks to expand its estate and builds on partnerships with Welcome Break and Shell. https://lnkd.in/e-h6k82t #retailnews #grocery

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The Very Group pre-tax losses widened as first quarter sales for the ecommerce giant slipped 5%. https://lnkd.in/eqtrRdnB #retailnews #fashion #electricals

Pets at Home boss Lyssa McGowan has not ruled out job cuts and prices rises ahead of the upcoming tax rises. https://lnkd.in/edwmPT_8 #retailnews

Loyalty pricing at UK supermarkets does offer “genuine savings” but customers should still shop around as it is not always the cheapest option. The Competition and Markets Authority said that after analysing 50,000 loyalty-priced products, it found 92% offered savings on the usual price. https://lnkd.in/eygu8J5T

Pets at Home has cut its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday as it highlighted a "subdued" market. https://lnkd.in/eycJ8t8h

JD Sports Fashion has completed its acquisition of French sneaker retailer COURIR in a €520m deal, following European Commission approval as the group continues to expand its presence in Europe. https://lnkd.in/e3veUGih

The second instalment of Waitrose & Partners's mystery #Christmas advert has finally been released, unveiling who is the culprit in the festive whodunit plot. https://lnkd.in/eBbESfkK

Frasers Group has continued its global expansion with the acquisition of leading South African sporting goods company Holdsport Ltd. CEO Michael Murray: “This acquisition is a great step forward for us, not only in expanding our footprint but also in enhancing our ability to meet the rising demand for high-quality sporting goods in a region with such dynamic growth.” #retailnews https://lnkd.in/eT4-5fUA